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Good morning, Salem.
Local voters will face a choice in May: pay more in property taxes, or see deep cuts to the city's library, parks department, Center 50+ and likely police and fire.
City councilors unanimously decided Monday that they'll pursue the lower of two proposed taxes. The measure would cost the average homeowner about $229 a year. If voters reject it, the city will have to rely largely on cuts to balance a $14 million expected deficit.
The council will formally vote later this month to put the tax on the ballot. We'll keep you informed as the measure - and the city budget process - move forward.
Here's some of today's news. Read all our latest coverage anytime on our website.
On Monday, the Salem City Council took steps toward asking voters to approve a tax levy in May that would cost the average Salem homeowner about $229 a year. The…
Two Salem neighborhood associations are opposing a proposed solid waste disposal site on Northeast McDonald Street, while others are seeking new members for boards.
Rep. Anna Scharf’s bill is aimed at closing a loophole in Oregon’s law that prevents former lawmakers from taking paid lobbying gigs for private industry for a year.
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